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Maple Molasses Cookies

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken a la King

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Pear Coffee Cake

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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

pizza & pasta· Valentine's Day
September 14, 2020

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo – A simple pasta dish made with cream, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes and virtually fuss-free! I’ve heard from a few of you that you want some more quick dinner recipes that can come together in a pinch. Well, ask and you shall receive! This recipe for Easy Fettuccine Alfredo is a…
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Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

cake· Cookies· dessert· Fall Flavors
September 10, 2020

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies – Coffee buttercream is sandwiched between two cakey cinnamon sandwich halves and dusted with cinnamon sugar It’s hard to believe that fall is already here. I mean, doesn’t it feel like summer just started?! But alas, Labor Day is behind us now and it’s time to put away our white clothes and pull out our flannel…
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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Bars

bars and brownies· candy· dessert· snacks
September 7, 2020

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Bars – Pecan short bread is layered with pecan halves, homemade caramel, and smooth milk chocolate to make a crispy, crunchy sweet treat. As we begin to say goodbye to summer and welcome in the fall season, my baking desires seem to ramp up. So long, healthy fruits and veggies, and hello sugar, flour, and chocolate! Something…
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Cuban Sandwiches

pork entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Summertime Favorites
September 3, 2020

Cuban Sandwiches – my take on the classic Cuban, made with ham, Mojo pork, Swiss cheese, and a homemade garlic aioli. Cuban sandwiches have been one of my favorite sandwiches for as long as I can remember. We would have them pretty often because my mom would order them in platters for various parties. Every event she hosted – from…
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Mojo Pork Tenderloin

Easter· pork entrees· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
August 31, 2020

Mojo Pork Tenderloin – Pork tenderloin is marinated in a classic Cuban citrus marinade and roasted to perfection. One good thing to come from all this time spent at home is that I’ve developed a set of go-to recipes that are super simple to make, especially during a hectic week. As much as I love to cook, it became a…
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Cheese Danish

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· pastries
August 27, 2020

Cheese Danish – Sweet yeast dough is filled with cinnamon and sugar and then twisted into a round danish filled with cream cheese and iced with sweet icing. Ah the cheese Danish. A classic continental breakfast treat that you can find at any breakfast buffet so it must be an easy thing to make, right? Not entirely. Traditional versions tend…
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Spiced Peach Butter

appetizer· snacks· Summertime Favorites
August 24, 2020

Spiced Peach Butter – Fresh peaches are slowly cooked with spices and sugar until much of their water has evaporated and turn them in a smooth, thick peach butter. During this in-between period between summer and fall, I thought it would be the perfect time to introduce a new recipe that incorporates the incredible fruit of the summer and the…
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Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m an accountant by day, risk-taking baker and food enthusiast by night. Come join me as I share my favorite recipes and test out new ones along the way!

fall flavors

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

styled shot of Sweet Yeast Rolls on a plate with a bowl of Whipped Pumpkin Butter and a basket of rolls and a pumpkin in the background, shot from a side angle

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Turkey Noodle Soup

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Pesto Cheese Rolls – Homemade yeasted dough is rol Pesto Cheese Rolls – Homemade yeasted dough is rolled with mozzarella and pesto and baked until golden brown. It’s just like a cinnamon roll but savory!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/pesto-cheese-rolls/
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Homemade chocol Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Homemade chocolate chip cookies are taken up a notch with the use of freeze-dried raspberries. The combination of the tart raspberries is the perfect pairing with the semi-sweet chocolate.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Beignets – Traditional New Orleans fried dough cov Beignets – Traditional New Orleans fried dough covered in powdered sugar and served fresh from the fryer. These chewy, yet airy sweet treats are best served with a cup of hot coffee.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/beignets/
Crispy Pork Medallions – Pork tenderloin is sliced Crispy Pork Medallions – Pork tenderloin is sliced into round medallions, covered in panko breadcrumbs, and lightly fried until golden brown.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/crispy-pork-medallions/
Birthday Cake Pops – Confetti cake pops are covere Birthday Cake Pops – Confetti cake pops are covered in white chocolate and sprinkles to make for a cute birthday treat.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/birthday-cake-pops/

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